Pop Quiz: Hue-man Resources
Ever thought your favorite colors could help you pick a career path? Well, we never did either until one of our readers (thanks Helen!) sent us a link to CareerBuilder.com’s “Color Career Counselor” quiz. It claims to use the Dewey Color System (which is referred to as “the world’s most accurate career testing system”) to point you in the right occupational direction, simply by predicting what may interest you most depending on which colors you like (and which ones you like the least).
As usual, Sherry and I took it for a spin. Sherry’s results said she’s primarily an ORGANIZER and secondarily a RESEARCHER. Some of the highlighted keywords – Systematic, Self-Control, Self-Motivated and Independent – certainly describe my better half, though the suggested career paths (Accountant? IRS Agent?? Budget Analyst???) involve far too many numbers for her. I think she prefers her own interpretation- that she enjoys organizing closets and drawers between researching furniture options for mood boards and whipping up posts about our progress at home. Plus you know we like to research every major DIY project before diving in so it’s not too far off in that regard…
My results, however, were far more accurate. I was said to be a CREATOR first and an ORGANIZER second. Although I might not be as “nonconforming” or “emotional” as they indicate, the first career listed is what I actually do for a living: Advertising Executive (and oddly enough, Interior Decorator is also on the list). Who knew my preference for blues and my aversion to reds said so much about me?
Now it’s your turn to take the quick test (just click here) and tell us how accurate you think the results are. Oh, and it’ll probably ask you to provide some personal information but you can just click “No Thanks” and skip that page without compromising your results. Have fun (who doesn’t love a pop quiz on Monday morning?)!
Screengrabs courtesy of CareerPath.com
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Comments
Great quiz guys,
I came out a creative persuader… and the jobs they listed were all jobs I’ve dreamed about doing (hello architect and advertising!)and even the job I am thinking of going to night school for, interior designer!
I found it funny that one of the suggested fields was package designer, and I work for a packaging company, just far away from design, maybe that’s why I’m so bored here!
John, I got the same results as you. Although, I’m not an ad. ex. Your job reminded me of “Mad Men”. =) Have you ever seen that? I’m a recent addict.
Hey Karli,
Yep, Sherry and I have watched the first season of Mad Men but haven’t made it past that yet. Sadly (or maybe luckily?) things aren’t anything like that any more. For one, a lot more work gets done and there’s far less smoking in the office!
-John
The Color Counselor suggested 1) I’m a CREATOR. And 2) SOCIAL MANAGER. Sadly, I opted out of giving my email addy so I missed out on the full report. But initially, my colors have me pegged! Happy Tuesday. =)
Organizer-Persuader
I am not sure if I agree with this. I am not a huge fan of mathematics/numbers. I can’t imagine being an accountant.
Like Sherry,I’d rather use my organizing skills at home. Rearranging bookshelves, or labeling baskets and jars.
Persuaders are listed at argumentative and aggressive. I am defiantly not that!
cool color quiz you might be interested in….
http://www.xrite.com/custom_page.aspx?PageID=77
i scored a 13 which apparently isn’t too bad
loved this. #1 Researcher, #2 Creator. Both fit my personality type to a T. Further proof that I’m unhappy in my job
I am an organizer like Sherry, although the thought of me as an accountant or anything related to that is absurd as I practically failed accounting in college and I thrive on creative projects!
So if I got no result at all…big, blank space…does this mean I’m not supposed to have a career? Hmmm…
Huh, I got the same results as Sherry – Organizer/Researcher. I can’t imagine myself in any of the suggested organizer professions… (IRS Agent?!? What?!) although the researcher part fits. Interesting…
wow mine was spot on. Creater (good thing I’m a picture framer and fine artist) and Organizer (I have Sherry’s disease)….which causes me to have the need to work alone (ie why I had to be my own boss) and why I need to control/organize everything.
This could not have been more correct. All my friends and co-workers have taken it and it is totally accurate.
Thanks!
It says #1 creator #2 persuader both of which play a part in my job. I’m an RN and I need to be creative and persuasive. Though, I initially thought it was totally off.
Wow! I was a ‘Social Manager’ and it listed nurse as one of the suggestions. Funny thing is, I’m a Labor and Delivery Nurse!!! There is definately a “social manager” aspect to my job, between the moms, the babies and the zillions of family and friends! :) Also, have you noticed how many people got Creator/Organizer who read this site? I guess that goes with being a DIY site! Thanks for sharing it. Have a great day!
Lauren B.
#1 Organizer- Yep. Absolutely.
#2 Persuader- Hmm. Maybe I’ve got some untapped talent…
This was eerily accurate. It told me I was a Creative Persuader, which at first I thought was way off. But one of the suggested careers was Librarian, which I actually am!
Guess what – I know you’ll be shocked – I was the same as Sherry ;) Organizer. I felt the same about the job suggestions, though. Where’s the creative outlet?! I need art & beauty… I’d suffocate as an accountant.
I was a “persuader” next. I think this is very true. I’m the visionary that ropes other in with my enthusiasm. Ask Sam :)